Upcoming Events

Community Research Access Days

February 21, 2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Community members and students have the opportunity to physically access the Research Archives four times per year during one of the scheduled Community Research Access Days.

Balboa Park Women’s History Tour

February 21, 2026 10:00 am

Discover Balboa Park’s rich history through a walking tour celebrating influential women, including Kate Sessions, the Mother of Balboa Park.

Afro-Filipino Kamayan Dinner

February 22, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating cultural connection with a vibrant evening of food, history, and community with an Afro-Filipino Kamayan Dinner on February 22, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the San Diego History Center.

Explore the Archives

Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our region. Our archives feature everything from historic clothing and oral histories to rare photographs and art.

Discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our region. Our archives feature everything from historic clothing and oral histories to rare photographs and art.